3D Model Viewer vs Meshman 3D Viewer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
3D Model Viewer
View and interact with various 3D model formats in both AR and 3D modes. This intuitive tool supports local and cloud documents, custom backgrounds, and shadow casting. Easily import models via multiple methods and share your creations.
- AR and 3D viewing modes
- Supports numerous 3D file formats
- Local and cloud document integration
- Customizable backgrounds and shadows
- Model information display (size, volume, etc.)
- Multiple import and sharing options
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An advanced 3D model viewer for viewing all kinds of 3D models. Featuring AR viewing, custom rotation pivot and exploded assembly view. Preview mesh models including OBJ, STL, STP, DAE, PLY and Blend, supporting rendering, animation playback, 3D printing and model data inspection. Features 1. Support AR and 3D viewing modes. 2. Customizable background and environment lighting. 3. Animation preview for GLB, GLTF, FBX and more formats. 4. Real-time shadow casting. 5. Local & cloud document management (iCloud, DropBox, etc.). 6. Set custom rotation pivot point for model viewing. 7. Exploded view function to separate assembly parts. 8. Wide format support: STP, STEP, BERP, IGES, 3DS, OBJ, GLB, GLTF, STL, SLC, 3MF, PLY, OFF, DAE, Blend, FBX, USDZ, MD2, MD3, MD5, MDL, MS3D, DXF, X Read packaged archives containing models, MTL files and textures: ZIP, RAR. 9. Multiple import ways: iTunes File Sharing, AirDrop, iCloud, email attachments, web download. 10. File sharing via AirDrop or Email. 11. Capture, share and save screenshots. 12. Auto rotation and full-screen viewing mode. 13. Display model metrics: dimensions, volume, surface area, vertex count and triangle count. 14. Folder management in the file browser. If you have any suggestions or questions, please email belighten@gmail.com. Thank you for your support!
Meshman 3D Viewer
Easily view and convert a wide range of 3D model file formats. Offers graphic manipulation tools, rendering options, and detailed model information. Supports loading from compressed archives.
- View and convert 3D model files
- Supports STL, OBJ, FBX, DAE, DXF, and more
- Load files from ZIP/RAR archives
- Graphic operations: rotate, pan, zoom
- Orthogonal and perspective viewing modes
- Model information: triangle count, area, volume
- Customizable rendering options
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Meshman 3D Viewer is a great app to view and convert 3D model files: STL, OBJ, DXF, 3MF, USD, DAE, 3DS, DWG, FBX, PLY, OFF. Features: - Open & Export files from formats: * STL (Stereolithography, supports ASCII & Binary) * OBJ (Wavefront format) * DXF (AutoCAD format, supports ASCII & Binary) * 3MF (3D Manufacturing format) * USD (Universal Scene Description) * DAE (COLLADA file format) * 3DS (3D Studio format) * PLY (Polygon file format, supports ASCII & Binary) * OFF (Object file format) - Open (only) files from: * DWG (AutoCAD format) * FBX (Autodesk Filmbox format) - Load from a ZIP or RAR file one of the files the app can open. - Measure distance between points within your model. - Graphic operations for Rotating, panning, zooming. - View your model in Orthogonal or Perspective mode. - Obtain info on the model: triangle count, bounding box, area, volume. - Set up rendering options: faces, edges, points, transparency. - Render using a clipping plane (useful for viewing interiors). Please contact us for support, questions, feature request or any other inquiry. support@boviosoft.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: 3D Model Viewer at 59% against Meshman 3D Viewer's 8%. 3D Model Viewer also leads on price (Free vs $6.99) and rating (4.2 vs 3.3). Meshman 3D Viewer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
3D Model Viewer is free to download; Meshman 3D Viewer costs $6.99 up front. 3D Model Viewer sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Meshman 3D Viewer asks for nothing beyond the download.
3D Model Viewer holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 3D Model Viewer has 328 ratings behind it against 41, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of 3D Model Viewer's written reviews are positive against 8% of Meshman 3D Viewer's.
3D Model Viewer ships an update every 3 weeks, Meshman 3D Viewer every 41 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | 3D Model Viewer | Meshman 3D Viewer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $6.99 |
| Rating | 4.2 (328 ratings) — better | 3.3 (41 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 59.2% of reviews — better | 7.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 328 — better | 41 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 41 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 健 钟 | Victor Bovio |
Customer experience
3D Model Viewer
Meshman 3D Viewer
Bugs and requests
3D Model Viewer
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes when trying to delete models
- Cannot open .3mf and .glb files
- Texture and shading issues with some models
Requested features
4 requests- Add support for more 3D file formats
- Improve model rendering quality
- Implement better file management options
- Provide more customization and control over model view
Meshman 3D Viewer
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
3D Model Viewer
- Remove Ads$1.99
- Model & Screenshot Output$1.99
- Background from Album$1.99
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- Large File Model$1.99
- All Features$5.99
Meshman 3D Viewer
No in-app purchases
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